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Sound waves dissipate as they move through the atmosphere. How far sound waves travel or how fast these waves dissipate is dependent on but not limited to the initial magnitude of the source creating the propagation of sound waves. For example, throw a pebble into a body of water, the waves generated are similar to sound waves. these waves are small and dissipate rather quickly. Now throw a boulder into the water, these waves are much larger and take longer to dissipate as they move through the body of water.
The reason you can not hear at long distances is due primarily to two factors. 1. the sound generator is too small or the listening devise (in this case your ear) is not sensitive enough or the sound wave has dissipated completely.
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Why don't you hear when a person who talk from a long distance?
when we talk from a long distance the air in the atmosphere will break the voice so we cannot hear
When you hear thunder in the distance what would you do?
If you hear thunder in the distance you should find a safe place get a flashlight and stay as far away as possible from water.
Is it possible to hear someone's heartbeat from a distance?
No, it is not possible to hear someone's heartbeat from a distance without the use of specialized equipment such as a stethoscope or other medical devices.
How long distance can a lion hear?
a lion can at least hear up to about 7 feet away
Explain why no one would be able to hear a golfer on the moon shout 'four'?
First off, the distance between earth and the moon would be too great for anyone on earth to hear it. But even a person right next to the golfer would not hear him, because there is no atmosphere for sound waves to travel through.
Why is hear important?
Hearing is incredibly important. It allows an individual to hear danger such as a car or gun shot in the distance.
Do great white sharks hear?
no
How far away can a human hear sounds?
The distance at which a human can hear sounds depends on various factors such as the volume of the sound, the environment, and the individual's hearing ability. Generally, a human can hear sounds from a distance of up to 20 feet away in a quiet environment. However, this distance can vary significantly in different situations.
What is 1 advantage of yelling?
people can hear yoy from a big distance
What is the driving distance Austin to Fort Worth?
Ever hear of Mapquest?
What range can bats hear?
they can hear from 2miles away from there distance.
What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is lightning from a distant thunderstorm. Because of the great distance, you never hear the thunder, and usually do not see the bolt, but rather a flash in distant clouds. It is usually seen at night.
